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Lose Weight While Spending Less on Food and Exercise

You don’t need to break the bank to get into shape!
I just love before and after pictures:

Who wouldn’t want to get healthier, lose the extra pounds and feel better? After all, our health is our most important asset and these days, health care costs are among those things that are rising faster than inflation! Get […]

Save Money on Gas - Small, Easy Gas Saving Tips Take a Big Bite Out of High Gas Prices

Saving money on gas is more important than ever as fuel prices continue to climb.  Follow these gas saving tips to make it easier for your car to go farther with less fuel.
Make Your Car More Fuel Efficient
Although we’re the ones shelling out more money for expensive gas, don’t forget your car is still the one doing […]

New Rule Opens Door for Online Real Estate Brokers

Original post on The Sun’s Financial Diary
and home buyers could save hundreds or thousands of dollars on commissions as online real estate brokers can compete with their local counterparts more effectively.
The Justice Department yesterday announced that it has reached a tentative settlement with the National Association of Realtors on an antitrust lawsuit that accused NAR […]

Save Money on Gas by Changing Driving Habit?

Original post on The Sun’s Financial Diary
I have two gas station receipts in my hands: one from last Monday and one yesterday. THey are both from the same gas station where I always fill up my car on my way to work every week. On these two receipts, in addition to the ever-increasing gas […]

Free Trial of Blockbuster Total Access Can Save You Money this Summer Movie Season

The one month free trial of Blockbuster online movie rental and the two week trial probably aren’t news to you. I’ve covered them in the past but I wanted to take a look at how the free trials could save you money this summer movie season.  The movie industry makes at least a third, sometimes even 40%, of […]

Save Money at Amusement Parks - Vacation Tips for Family Theme Park Savings

Are you planning a trip to a theme park this summer?  If so, it’s possible to pay a bundle for tickets, lodging, and meals if you don’t plan ahead.  The good news is you can visit somewhere like Universal Studios, Disneyland, or Six Flags and have a good time without spending all your money.  You don’t […]

Saving Money on Vacations - Travel Tips for Cutting Costs & Still Having Fun

Saving money on vacations doesn’t mean you have to take away from the fun.  In fact, if you combine enough money saving tips you might be able to have even more fun by staying an extra night or visiting an extra attraction.
Best Travel DealsFinding the best travel deals has become even more important lately with […]

Chrysler’s Cheap Gas: Trick or Treat?

Chrysler is touting a new promotion that promises to make $2.99 gas available to Americans who buy a new car from them. The timing couldn’t be better. With gas averaging over $4.00 in my area of San Francisco, I can personally say that I’ve witnessed some concerned people. So is Chrysler’s promotion a good deal?
Chrysler’s Offer in Detail
Chrysler is offering a gas credit card. Use the card where you buy gas and your statement will reflect the $2.99 rate (Chrysler pays the difference so the gas station still gets their money). The offer is only […]

3 Ways to Make Extra Money in a Recession

Cash shortages are common during a recession.  What similarities do you notice in the cycle below:

Consumers Spend Less Money
Businesses Earn Less Money
Businesses Stop Hiring/Start Firing
Laid off Consumers Spend Less Money
….

When the economy stops expanding there is less money to go around. Everyone tries to get more out of less.  We pay less for products and […]

Save Money in Las Vegas - A Cheapskates Guide to Sin City

It’s easy to spend a lot of money in Las Vegas, unless of course you’re a cheapskate like me!  Here are some of the ways I saved money during my recent conference in Vegas, listed in order of the biggest to smallest savings.
Get a Free FlightI signed up for an American Express Business Gold rewards credit card […]

You Can Save Big Bucks by Buying in the Offseason

I hate shopping!  Luckily for me, my wife not only enjoys it but is a master at finding good deals.  She saves us lots of money by using time as her ally.
Wait Out the StoreOne strategy she uses is to find something she’s interested in and then stakes it out.  She’ll keep an eye on it to […]

Save Money with a Homemade Holiday this Christmas

I doubt anyone would contest the idea that Christmas is becoming more commercialized than in the past. Christmas decorations adorn the stores before Halloween has come and gone.
For many people, the rush to start the holiday season did not bring warm feelings of holiday cheer. Instead, the mental cash register starts ringing […]

How Spending Money Can Actually Save You Money

I’m not one for spending money.  It’s actually one of my least favorite things to do.  However, there is something to be said for preemptive spending that can help save you time and money.
The CrisisThe story begins like this. I arrived home late yesterday evening after a long, horrible day at work to discover the […]

Save Money on Kids Books, Use the Internet

How many books can your kid go through in five minutes?  Never wanting to spend more than a few seconds on a page our little guy can speed through his pile of books in no time flat.  So what do you do, buy more books to make a bigger stack?  No way, use the Internet!

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